I saw the logic that they used, and the death of a thousand cuts as experimental scientists slowly chipped away at the belief that the world was an inexplicably powerful, magical place. Ultimately they failed, though. The magic never really went away. It waited, quietly, for people to return to it when they found the science wanting.
Deborah HarknessAll that children need is love, a grown-up to take responsibility for them, and a soft place to land.
Deborah HarknessThe king just sits there, moving one square at a time. The queen can move so freely. I suppose Iād rather lose the game than forfeit her freedom.
Deborah Harkness